Covered hopper car

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1986-01-27

1988-09-20

Cherry, Johnny D.

Railway rolling stock

Trains

Articulated

105248, B61D 314, B61D 702

Patent

active

047717025

ABSTRACT:
A hopper car comprises two substantially similar units which are relatively short and have low roof lines. A pair of trucks is connected to opposite ends of the car. A third truck is connected between the two units. A coupler between the units and the third truck provides articulation therebetween.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3002470 (1961-10-01), Flowers
patent: 3253556 (1966-05-01), Glaser et al.
patent: 3572252 (1971-03-01), Coover et al.
patent: 3631812 (1972-01-01), Winslow, Jr.
patent: 3675591 (1972-07-01), Nagy et al.
patent: 3896945 (1975-07-01), Bjorklund et al.
The Railway Age Weekly publication, dated Jul. 28, 1969, pp. 21-23; Jan. 7/14, 1963, pp. 22-25.

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